Thay are dedicated to the scientific side of coffee roasting and preparation.Their aim is to explore the essence of the coffee bean, the correct way to roast beans for their highest potential, and to serve and satisfy those with even the most particular taste buds. They serve some of the best coffee in town

Matchstick Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery and retailer in Vancouver, BC, with an emphasis on hand-crafted preparation and delivery of single-origin coffees. If you consider yourself a croissant connoisseur, you know that the ones at Matchstick are among the top competitors in the city and are untouchable as far as almond croissants are concerned.

If tea shops were more like pubs, GITC would have a happy hour. Not just a great quality tea shop, but a place to take your weary bones, have a rest up and, if choosing from a hundred teas doesn't stress you out too much, you can enjoy the moment and chat with friends. Email

The wall of tea may be intimidating at first, but the staff at this David's Tea location are fantastic. They're enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and more than willing to give you tons of recommendations. You even get a free sample of tea every time you walk into the store. Website.

The teas and the service here are amazing. This is serious tea here. We're talking estate teas from China, Japan, India and Korea(!) where harvest year and tea-making process significantly matters. We're talking ceremonial bowls, handmade tea filters, charcoal logs for boiling water and a rare matcha-grinding machine made by Japanese craftsmen. Website

The variety alone is impressive. The fragant aroma is something to be savored. Sit for as long as your like, for it's a huge pot of tea you're drinking. The tea is so good, you don't need sugar. All the foods are said to be "tea-infused" (so steamed in tea), even the "earl grey" cheesecake we had. Website

La Petite Cuillère is an absolutely lovely place. This tea house has a very tranquil atmosphere that allows you to have a great time with whoever you're taking there. It is impossible not to be pleased here. Their teas are delicious, and the High and Afternoon tea were great, with very tasty servings. The service is as sweet as this whole place. Website.

This place is absolutely great. The tea, the lattes are all amazing. This wonderful, tiny, little place serves a great selection of teas, pastries, sandwiches, etc., but the main reason for frequenting this shop is the coldblaster tea - One sip gives you a kick of ginger with the sweetness of orange and honey.

Hands down, the best coffee in Vancouver. If you ever wanted to experience a mini-Paris in the heart of Vancouver. Make sure to try the: espresso, cappuccino, London Fog latte, and the Spanish hot chocolate (for that extra spicy flavour). Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Café is a dessert, coffee, pastry shop in downtown Vancouver that bakes and makes special treats on a daily basis.

Portuguese egg tarts and chestnut sponge cake are great.This place is always packed, and with good reason. The cakes are beautiful and intricate, but the specialties are all the buns. The coconut cocktail buns and the barbeque pork buns in particular are tops!

Mink is one of the best places in town to get quality handmade chocolate with high cocoa content. Mink covers all the bases with its beverage list...espresso drinks, hot chocolates, teas, cold blended drinks, etc. Hand crafted chocolates, a great urban patio setting, quality coffee, amazing hot chocolate and a little chocolate square complimentary with your drink.